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jtrichard · 07-11-2013, 01:06 AM

any one ever see a 63 c20 with 700-17s from factory?

66Submarine · 07-11-2013, 02:38 PM

My '65 C-30 had 17" lock ring wheels with 7.50-17's on it when I got it. They were an option, according to the GM book 17.5" tubeless was standard.

**aerotruk63** · 07-11-2013, 07:47 PM

I've never scanned the tube type wheel page.

factorystock · 07-14-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrichard

any one ever see a 63 c20 with 700-17s from factory?

The slightly larger 7.50-17 tire is much more common and still available in bias ply. Here is a new '63 C-20 with 17" tube type tires. Unfortunately, the 17" is a 3 piece rim, not the better design 16" 2 piece rim or the even better design 1 piece 17.5" wheel. THe 7.50-17" tire is the same diameter of the 8-19.5" tire. The 17" tire is more rubber on less rim, while the 19.5" tire is less rubber on more rim. As I have mentioned in other posts, the tire+ wheel+ hubcap combo is crucial to the overall original character of any vehicle.

jtrichard · 07-14-2013, 02:08 PM

the last time i got 17s they were 750/17 as with all tires they are pricey.... i also have a full set of 17.5s off of a 65... i am a long way from tires so i have time to figure out what way i want to go... i would love to stay with bias ..i hate exploding tires (radials

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07-11-2013, 01:06 AM	#1
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	17" tube type any one ever see a 63 c20 with 700-17s from factory?

07-11-2013, 02:38 PM	#2
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: 17" tube type My '65 C-30 had 17" lock ring wheels with 7.50-17's on it when I got it. They were an option, according to the GM book 17.5" tubeless was standard.

07-11-2013, 07:47 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 17" tube type I've never scanned the tube type wheel page. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-14-2013, 02:08 PM	#5
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: 17" tube type the last time i got 17s they were 750/17 as with all tires they are pricey.... i also have a full set of 17.5s off of a 65... i am a long way from tires so i have time to figure out what way i want to go... i would love to stay with bias ..i hate exploding tires (radials)



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